Eeva Haaramo

Conductor Hannu Lintu’s recent debut with the New York Philharmonic was well received. Image: Veikko Kähkönen WEEKEND WRAP: Winter retreats, better sleep and future-ready cities A key to a good night’s sleep could be a multisensory baby pad, noise-cancelling earbuds or a stay at a remote but luxurious winter retreat. We also look at the world’s most future-ready cities and wood as a material for wind turbines. Click on the links below to take a detailed look at recent creativity from Finland.

CNN Travel has named Lake Inari in Finnish Lapland one of the most underrated places in Europe. (Photo: Pertti Turunen / Visit Finland) Image: Pertti Turunen / Visit Finland WEEKEND WRAP: Underrated places, impactful startups and ice hockey history Riikka Sallinen made ice hockey history, Spinnova was awarded by TIME Magazine and Algorithmiq struck a partnership with IBM. These are only a few of the topics we cover this week.

A Finnish national team player celebrates during the final of World Ringette Championships. Image: Ringette Finland / Timo Kupiainen WEEKEND WRAP: World champions, growth companies and Christmas travel There are plenty of reasons to celebrate this week. Finland won its eighth world ringette championship title, the Helsinki Biennial pavilion received an architecture prize and Moominworld was chosen among the best theme parks in Europe.